Banana-Chocolate Crunch | PCOS Meal Planner

This Banana-Chocolate Crunch is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Bring these Banana-Chocolate Crunch bars to your next bake sale -- they are quick to prepare and always get rave reviews.

Ingredients

Servings 8

1 c. old-fashioned oats
1 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 c. chopped pecans
2 bananas
1/3 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 8-inch square metal baking pan.
In large bowl, combine oats, 2/3 cup brown sugar, flour, and salt. With pasty blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.
Spread half of crumb mixture evenly over bottom of baking pan, pressing it gently into corners. Dice bananas and scatter them and chocolate chips over crust. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar and top with remaining crumb mixture.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown, and begins to pull away from sides of pan. Transfer pan to rack to cool 20 minutes. Cut into 8 equal bars and serve while still warm.

Why this Banana-Chocolate Crunch works for PCOS

Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Banana-Chocolate Crunch works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banana-Chocolate Crunch good for PCOS?

Yes, this Banana-Chocolate Crunch recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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